LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Jett Cleary is making significant strides toward his NRL debut after moving from the Jersey Flegg competition to the NSW Cup with the Warriors.
At just 20 years old, he has been named halfback for the NSW Cup team.
This opportunity arises due to Luke Metcalf's season-ending ACL injury, which has allowed Tannah Boyd to step up to the NRL level at the No.
7 position.
Te Maire Martin's place on the bench further opens two spots in the reserve-grade halves.
Jett has already played two games in the NSW Cup this season without issue, contributing to the team's success.
In his most recent outing during Round 17, he played a pivotal role in securing a 26-4 victory over Manly, helping the Warriors achieve their 11th straight win.
Now, he looks to extend this winning streak, with the impressive benchmark of 13 consecutive wins set by Parramatta in 2005 and Cronulla in 2013 within reach.
For this upcoming match, Cleary will be joined in the halves by fellow Penrith junior Luke Hansen.
Many Penrith fans had envisioned Cleary partnering his brother, Nathan Cleary, in the halves, but Jett surprised many by signing a three-year deal with the Warriors last year.
This decision marks a significant change in trajectory for the young player, who has the opportunity to carve out his own legacy in the NRL.